Listening to Arnold J.’s new single, "Muddy Waters," isn't quite like anything else swirling around right now. It arrives with the gentle insistence of incoming tide, pulling you into its specific gravity. Arnold J., Ghanaian-born and now Canada-based, weaves a sound tagged as alt-country and folk, but those labels feel thin, like trying to contain smoke. There’s earthiness, sure, but his soulful vocal lines...

Cozy, a fast-rising singer, has released a new song called "Glory." In it, he talks about faith, persistence, mental toughness, and other things. When Cozy sings, his voice is raw, real, and emotionally charged. He uses his voice to represent those who are steadfast in their faith, persevering through hardships, and dreaming despite challenges. Every line sounds like a testimony, and every chorus sounds like a...